as in ending
the last part of a process or action
a stand-up comedian has to have a strong closing if he wants a spirited round of applause
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as in final
following all others of the same kind in order or time
the orchestra's closing piece is traditionally the national anthem
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1
as in shutting
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
be sure to close the gate when you leave
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2
as in closing (down)
to stop the operations of
the merchant will close the store if business doesn't improve
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3
as in finishing
to bring (an event) to a natural or appropriate stopping point
we'll close the assembly with the singing of our national anthem
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4
as in stopping
to come to an end
the services closed with a short prayer
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5
as in approaching
to come near or nearer
the two groups closed with each other from opposite sides of the field
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Recent Examples of closing
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There's no one with significant recent closing experience waiting in the wings to replace him, either.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Salesforce is gearing up for earnings Wednesday after the closing bell.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The New Orleans Saints nearly pulled off an upset in coach Kellen Moore’s debut before falling in the closing seconds to the Cardinals, 20-13.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
There's no one with significant recent closing experience waiting in the wings to replace him, either.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
In a case with no known eye witnesses, the pendant became a direct link between Jones and Nathan, one that prosecutors cited in closing arguments to secure a conviction and, later, a death sentence for Jones.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Salesforce is gearing up for earnings Wednesday after the closing bell.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for closing
Noun
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Maybe — just maybe — the Jets showed enough to believe that this sort of ending won’t happen as often anymore.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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No easy fixes and no tidy endings here.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After defeating the Twins, the Royals remained just a game behind the Seattle Mariners (74-68) for the third and final wild-card spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The moratorium provision was ultimately stripped from the bill before final passage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The suit claims irreparable harm and asks the court for immediate injunctive relief shutting the passes down.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ka’iana constantly keeps trying to do stuff, and the door keeps shutting.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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All in all, the Ferrand II collaboration is a standout example of what happens when blending and finishing all hit their mark.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Or at least that was the easy answer in 2021 and 2022, when Georgia was finishing four years of ranking in the top two nationally in run defense.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Storms approaching the region start to reach cooler waters that aren't warm enough to fuel a hurricane and tradewinds in the region can topple a storm's cloud structure.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the five-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords approaching, what was once billed as the start of broader Israeli integration into the Arab world is instead marked by a hardening of positions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The show's return comes after fans were demanding new episodes following the conclusion of Season 1.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The press, however—fearing backlash to its positive depiction of interracial romance—rewrote the conclusion without Grey’s knowledge or consent, killing off Nophaie and the offending prospect of miscegenation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Five meetings and nine months have elapsed since the Fed last adjusted interest rates.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, she’s opted for sequin sea blue Balenciaga, and chose a sparkling structural Alexander McQueen gown for last year’s BAFTAs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Closing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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